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Domestic workers demand better access to social protection

Domestic workers’ organisations have ramped up advocacy for access to UIF and COIDA so that all workers are covered for future crises.

4 years ago

Volunteer Food Handlers are the hands and heart of the National School Nutrition Programme

by LRS decent work / National School Nutrition Programme / Power Up! / precarious employment / volunteer food handlers

The work of feeding millions of children must be seen as work deserving of recognition and value. We need decent jobs for volunteer food handlers.

4 years ago

Ten articles to read in August

by Nelly Nyagah conditions at work / decent work / gender based violence / gender equality

August is women’s month in South Africa, a time when gender equality and women’s empowerment take centre stage. The Labour Research Service stands with worker organisations that work tirelessly to advance women’s right to decent work.

4 years ago

LRS WEBINAR: Negotiating for inclusivity and against discrimination

by LRS equity bargaining / LGBTI workers rights / negotiating strategies / Negotiator's Guide

This webinar is for working class leaders – gender coordinators, shop stewards, organisers, negotiators, and gender activists – that share a desire to protect and advance the right to equality for workers who are LGBTQ+.

4 years ago

Feminist visions of the future of women’s work in Africa

by LRS care economy / climate change / future of workers / gender eqaulity / global value chains / women workers

12 key initiatives for mitigating the immediate negative impact of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) on women workers in Africa.

4 years ago

Workplace rights belong to everyone

by LRS discrimination / homophobia / inclusive workplace / LGBTI workers rights / negotiate

A step-by-step guide to negotiating for inclusivity and against discrimination in the trade union and the workplace.

4 years ago

Five trade union demands for mainstreaming gender in trade agreements

by Marie Daniel afCFTA / gender equality / gender mainstreaming / regional integration / trade

More action is needed to achieve equity, equality, non-discrimination and women empowerment in trade agreements. Here are five trade union demands for mainstreaming gender in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

4 years ago

Collective bargaining benchmarks in South Africa

by Trenton Elsely bargaining benchmarks / collective bargaining support / economy / national minimum wage

The Labour Research Service update on collective bargaining benchmarks in South Africa looks at three factors: the national minimum wage, economic indicators and bargaining indicators.

4 years ago